Huntsville, AL Demographics
A map of Huntsville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 118,616 | 55.2% |
Black | 62,360 | 29.0% |
Hispanic | 16,669 | 7.8% |
Multiracial | 9,965 | 4.6% |
Asian | 5,399 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,997 | 0.9% |
Huntsville, Alabama had a population of 215,006 in 2020. It was 55.2% White, 29.0% Black, 2.5% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Huntsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 593 places in Alabama, Huntsville is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Huntsville's White Population
118,616 residents of Huntsville identify as White, or 55.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Huntsville slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Huntsville is ranked #440 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Huntsville is more White than neighboring Triana (38.7% White). Huntsville is less White than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (57.2% White), Madison (65.3% White), Meridianville (62.3% White), and Moores Mill (65.5% White).
Huntsville's Black Population
62,360 residents of Huntsville identify as Black, or 29.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Huntsville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Huntsville is ranked #178 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Huntsville is more Black than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (26.9% Black), Madison (14.7% Black), Meridianville (25% Black), and Moores Mill (21.5% Black). Huntsville is less Black than neighboring Triana (41.8% Black).
Huntsville's Asian Population
5,399 residents of Huntsville identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Huntsville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Huntsville is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Huntsville is more Asian than neighboring Meridianville (1.6% Asian), and Moores Mill (1.2% Asian). Huntsville is less Asian than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (3.2% Asian), Madison (7.8% Asian), and Triana (3.5% Asian).
Huntsville's Hispanic Population
16,669 residents of Huntsville identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Huntsville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Huntsville is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Huntsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (6.1% Hispanic), Madison (5.8% Hispanic), Meridianville (4.3% Hispanic), and Moores Mill (4.1% Hispanic). Huntsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Triana (7.9% Hispanic).
Huntsville's Native American/Other Population
1,997 residents of Huntsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Huntsville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Huntsville is ranked #154 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Huntsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (0.8% Native American/Other). Huntsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Madison (1% Native American/Other), Triana (1.2% Native American/Other), Meridianville (1.3% Native American/Other), and Moores Mill (1.3% Native American/Other).
Huntsville's Multiracial Population
9,965 residents of Huntsville identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Huntsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Huntsville is ranked #138 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Huntsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (5.7% Multiracial), Madison (5.5% Multiracial), Triana (6.9% Multiracial), Meridianville (5.6% Multiracial), and Moores Mill (6.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.